Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Proposed Bill
HSB 56: A bill for an act establishing completion of a course on American history and civil government as a requirement for the completion of a baccalaureate degree program at a public institution of higher education.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HSB 56 is a proposed bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act establishing completion of a course on American history and civil government as a requirement for the completion of a baccalaureate degree program at a public institution of higher education. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 402.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 402.
- Committee vote: Yeas, 7. Nays, 4.
- Committee report, recommending passage.
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 02/05/2025 12:00PM RM 304.1.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 01/28/2025 4:00PM RM 304 (Cancelled).
- Subcommittee: Wheeler, Holt and Kurth.
- Introduced, referred to Higher Education.